Float Tube or Pontoon boat

[Jinjurikii]

I've come here as a new member having questions on what to get for this comming up summer season.  I've been seeing that there are alot of hidden places that can't be access by boat and canoe.  leading me to look more into float tubes and inflatable pontoon boats.  if any had tried either of these equipments I would appreciate your insights.

[The General]

Sorry I can not help you with your question, but welcome to the site.

[corny13]

I have fished out of both.  Plus have a couple friends that are hardcore prairie lake trout fanatics both in ND and Manitoba.  Almost all fish out of the pontoons now a days.  More stable a little higher up.  A lot of people will use a small electric trolling motor also on these.  If planning on backpacking in a long ways go with the tube.  IMO

[DDSBYDAY]

   One drawback to the tube is mobility.  You must have flippers.  Without them you can't move anywhere.  It would be great for calm waters or going down current but against any current it will be way more work than you would imagine.  I have a little flat back fishing kayak that is quite light and very stable.  You can't back pack it in but you can drag it short distances very easily.

[kenhuntin]

I am assuming you are chasing trout. Waders may help you cross over felled trees better than anything else. Otherwise if you cannot navigate a canoe through it it is not worth your time.

[Jinjurikii]

I am planning go more into smallmouth river fishing(mainly upper st.croix where water level can be low) with stronger currents and chasing trout.  I am leading more to something that can fit in a small car as due to high gas price nowdays.  planning on going a bit greener this year without using the truck. I haven't visit cabelas to check out the actual size and weigh of the pontoon so i should stop by there some time to make sure it is easly mobile in a smaller car.  thanks for the tips.  Thanks guys.